Today’s cast concrete rock component systems look real because they are cast from real rocks to provide the same shape, character, and texture. More pool builders are using cast concrete rock because it holds up extremely well to the freeze-thaw temperatures in Canada and the northern U.S.
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When properly sized and installed, providing a separate pump for the heating equipment extends the lifecycle of all system components, lowers power and fuel consumption, and reduces maintenance.
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With their vast experience in building pools, and specifically their knowledge of concrete, both Carl and Dave St. Jean, alongside their father Gaetan, and several skilled employees, designed and created a one-piece, plunge pool that comes complete with a pre-installed reinforced polyvinyl chloride (PVC) interior finish.
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Regardless of how they are classified, cyanobacteria turn pools from clear and inviting to ugly and repelling. At the end of the day, most people simply refer to them as “pool algae.”
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Builders, retailers, and service professionals work tirelessly to ensure their clients have an enjoyable pool ownership experience. Thus, it is important to address cleaning practices early in the conversation, to set expectations, offer guidance, and provide solutions. The goal is to ensure the customer finds their pool easy to...
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Rental owners are aware that adding a hot tub is an easy and cost-effective way to get their property to appear at the top of the search list—they also see it as a salespoint to demand a higher price than competitors. However, once visitors book the unit, hot tub...
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Design trends come and go, but natural stone is one outdoor living design element which has stood the test of time and never goes out of style. Natural or artificial stone adds beauty and sophistication as well as form, texture, and dimension to outdoor living—especially when it comes to...
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Perched atop a beach berm in Kingsburg, Nova Scotia, this infinity edge concrete spa, designed and installed by Acapulco Pools Ltd., of Kitchener, Ont., offers a breathtaking panorama of the vast ocean beyond.
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In pools, four main types—green, yellow, blue-green, and black—are typically identified as unwanted invaders. Since these species are omnipresent, especially in the outdoor environment, keeping them out of the pool is nearly impossible.
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When a facility is considering replacement of its standard efficiency pool heating equipment with new, high efficiency appliances, it is prudent to select a contractor who has a firm understanding of the unique challenges pool heating poses and knows the difference between conventional and condensing gas-fired appliances.
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